Downer

Downer

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Site Engineer - Civil

Site Engineer assisting road construction and pavement rehab projects for Downer.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

• Identify improvement opportunities and propose solutions • Build effective relationships with key stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

  • process improvement
  • stakeholder management

What You Bring

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Engineer to join our Civil & Pavement Rehabilitation team. This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate or early‑career engineer looking to gain hands‑on experience and build a career within the road construction industry. The position is based at our Dandenong depot, with regular travel to regional locations to support project delivery. The successful candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong technical foundations, and an eagerness to learn. They should possess a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, and have exposure to civil road construction, stabilisation or surfacing. The role requires the ability to work away from home when needed, strong planning and time‑management skills, and the capability to identify improvement opportunities and build effective stakeholder relationships. • Hold a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field • Experience with civil road construction, stabilisation or surfacing (preferred) • Ability to work away from home in regional locations as required • Strong planning, organising and time‑management abilities • Exhibit enthusiasm and drive to contribute within a high‑performing team

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • road construction
  • regional travel
  • time management
  • team player
  • stakeholder mgmt

Benefits

Downer values its people as its greatest asset and offers a range of benefits to support work‑life balance and career growth. Employees can access leadership development programs such as Thrive and Own Career, enjoy Perks@Downer discounts, and receive a tool‑of‑trade vehicle with additional allowances. The company is committed to safety, innovation, operational excellence, and delivering projects that drive efficiency and sustainability. • Access leadership development programs (e.g., Thrive, Own Career) • Receive Perks@Downer discounts on retail, travel and entertainment • Provided with a tool‑of‑trade vehicle plus additional allowances

Work Environment

Onsite

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